Archive for the ‘Retail’ category
Meet the Boss: Atul Shah, MD, Nakumatt Holdings (east Africa)
Atul Shah, managing director of east Africa’s Nakumatt supermarket chain, answers our questions.
Why a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work in Africa
Large income disparities and diverse attitudes exist among African consumers, leading to very different spending and media consumption habits.
Wal-Mart shouldn’t expect an easy ride in Africa
While Wal-Mart has not revealed its strategy on how it aims to grow its market share in the high growth developing markets of Africa, we think it will require careful scrutiny given the dynamism of the African consumer.
The case for family businesses
Denis Worrall, chairman of Omega Investment Research, says South Africa’s family businesses should be celebrated.
Walmart director shares his thoughts about retail in Africa
“One of the things that have amazed us, is that it is a very brand-conscious market.”
Supermarket chain Shoprite to open a store in DRC
South Africa-based pan-African retailer Shoprite Holdings plans to open its first store in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before June 2012.
Recognising Africa’s true entrepreneurs, for good or ill
Should Africa’s informal traders be celebrated for their entrepreneurial spirit, or banished in favour of modern shopping malls?
Nakumatt pushes further into Africa. Should Shoprite be worried?
Kenya-based supermarket chain Nakumatt on Saturday took another step towards its goal of becoming a Pan-African retailer when it opened its first outlet in Tanzania.
Would you like fries with that? Tanzania’s fast-food pioneers
“Tanzanian people love pizza.” So says Deenesh Ghosh as he discusses the expansion plans for pizza restaurant Debonairs in Tanzania.
Interview: Pick n Pay sees untapped retail potential in Mauritius
How we made it in Africa interviews Pick n Pay’s head of group enterprises, Dallas Langman, about the opportunities in Mauritius’ retail sector.
Retail report highlights African countries as “hidden heroes”
“Walmart’s entry into South Africa has thrown the spotlight on a region that has typically been overshadowed by Asia when talking about future retail growth.”
Woolworths adopts new business model for African expansion
South Africa-based clothing and general merchandise retailer Woolworths will replace its franchise business model with joint venture partnerships as it expands into the rest of the continent.
Kenya’s Nakumatt could compete with the likes of Shoprite in rest of Africa
East African supermarket chain Nakumatt’s expansion plans could see it competing with retailers such as Walmart, Shoprite, Pick n Pay and Spar.
Get in tune with the rhythms of Africa, says Shoprite chairman
Africa has its own idiosyncrasies and business people need to understand the environment, says Christo Wiese, chairman of South Africa-based Shoprite Holdings.
US retailer Gap confident about North African market
Despite the recent political turmoil experienced in North Africa, US-based clothing retailer Gap Inc. last week announced that it will enter the continent by opening stores Egypt and Morocco.
